The Buckskin OHV/ATV loop is located in northeastern Humboldt County, in the Santa Rosa Mountain Range. Beautiful vistas, wildlife viewing and the remoteness of the area are awe-inspiring. Trail users may see antelope, mule deer, big horn sheep and elk, along with many native birds. In the spring and early summer months, wildflowers abound. This trail loop system connects with other Forest Service roads and the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness Area.
The trails are on US Forest Service roads, and are open to all 4WD high-clearance vehicles. There may be areas of loose surface material, steep terrain, and possibly deep ruts along the trails, so use caution and stay safe. There is little to no cell service in the area, and emergency services are 1-2 hours away. Trails are open to all trail users, for year-round recreation.
Camping is available at the ​Lye Creek Campground on NF Rd 087, nestled in a grove of aspen trees along Lye Creek, south of the Buckskin loop, and a camping fee is required. Other dispersed camping and staging sites are available along Hinkey Summit Road.
Visit the USFS Lye Creek Campground website
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TravelNevada.com information on the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness
USFS Wilderness website
Download map files for your own use.
This 32-mile loop trail is up in the mountains on Hinkey Summit Road.
From the western side of the mountains on Highway 95 about 60 miles north of Winnemucca, go east on Hinkey Summit Road 13 miles east to the beginning of the loop trail.
From Paradise Valley, follow Hinkey Summit Road north for about 23 miles to the trailhead kiosk.
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